International student internship at SEALS video transcript

[Background music]

[Saphia is smiling and looking at the camera in her workplace]

On screen text: Saphia Tien, Vietnam, Charles Darwin University

Saphia: My name is Saphia and I’m from Vietnam.

[Saphia is sitting at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

Saphia: I’m currently studying Master of Business Administration in Charles Darwin University.

[Saphia is sitting at her desk working on her laptop]

Saphia: The company that I am working now is the Southeast Asian Livestock Services.

Saphia: So it’s mainly exporting cattle to Southeast Asia.

[Saphia is sitting at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

Saphia: I’m doing the commercial documentation for the shipment and the cost control.

[Saphia is working with a colleague in the office. She is standing beside her colleague at the desk]

Saphia: And then it’s really hard to apply what I study in the university to the real workplace.

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[Aerial footage of a huge farm with cows grazing]

[Saphia and her colleagues are seen walking through a farm, checking on the livestock]

Saphia: So, there is another student working here as well and she is my classmate.

[Saphia is sitting at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

Saphia: It is very good when I have another friend who is working in the same place.

[Saphia and her colleagues are at the farm with livestock and surrounded by a fence]

Saphia: And if there is any problem.

[Saphia and her colleagues are at the farm with livestock and surrounded by a fence]

Saphia: I can talk to her, communicate with her

[Saphia and her colleagues are having a coffee in an outdoor setting]

Saphia: To solve a problem together.

[Saphia and her colleagues are having a coffee in an outdoor setting and are having a really good time]

Simon: We have a diverse range of clientele located throughout Southeast Asia.

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[Simon is standing at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

On screen text: Simon Hopwood, Sales and Marketing Executive, SEALS

Simon: It gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to cultural diversity.

[Saphia and her colleague are having a meeting with Simon in his office]

Simon: The ladies demonstrate a great commitment to wanting to learn. They ask plenty of questions.

[Simon is standing at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

Simon: So we know that they are engaged in the business and wanting to benefit both the business and themselves.

[Saphia and her colleague are having a meeting with Simon in his office]

Simon: It also gives the business some insights and some perceptions into local Vietnamese culture.

[Simon is standing at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

Simon: Which is very important when we’re negotiating, discussing and understanding issues. So it’s really a win-win.

[Saphia and her colleague are shown around the farm with the livestock in the background]

[Saphia is sitting at the Waterfront and speaks to the camera]

Saphia: Australian employer is very straightforward for that way. So, if you are hardworking, passionate.

[Saphia is talking to her colleague at the farm with livestock in the background]

Saphia: And contribute your skill and knowledge to the job, your efforts will be rewarded.

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On screen text: Australia’s Northern Territory is a study destination where it’s easy to connect with community, nature and boundless opportunity,

On screen text: Australia’s Northern Territory, The Territory Boundless Possible, StudyNT.nt.gov.au

Page last updated 16 February 2022